Canine Truffle Hunting, Training and Tours
Practical, dog-first truffle services with real farm experience.
Services
Professional support for training, hunting and guided truffle experiences.
Truffle Dog Training
One-on-one practical training from beginner to advanced, tailored to your dog and goals.
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Truffle Dog Hunting
Professional hunting support to increase yield, identify ripe truffles, and improve harvest efficiency.
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Truffle Dog Tours
Experienced tour support with a crowd-confident truffle dog for engaging, reliable farm experiences.
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Blog
Latest field notes, training updates and practical truffle dog tips.
May 2026 Season Summary
Summary of the month of May 2026: 1. How did the weather affected May? 2. How many hunts did we do? 3. How much we harvested? 4. What was the biggest problems in late May?
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Traits to look for in a truffle dog
If you are looking for a truffle dog watch this video to learn what to look for in their personalities.
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Dougie's First Week during his Truffle Dog Training journey.
This is the next installment of Dougie’s truffle dog training Journey where he starts week 1 which involves 3 tasks: 1. Teaching “Show” 2. Increasing focus with distractions 3. Working on marking accuracy.
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Testimonials
What clients are saying after training and farm sessions.
Truffle Dog Training: Intermediate January 2024 - March 2024
"Training my truffle dog, Boogie, with Simone Thomas has been a game-changer. Simone breaks down the process into clear, manageable steps and explains not just what to do, but why it works — even going into canine anatomy and behaviour so you truly understand your dog’s instincts. One of the biggest surprises was how much of the training actually focused on me — my timing, my body language, my ability to read Boogie’s signals. Simone made it clear that a successful truffle team starts with an informed, attentive handler. She’s always available in the background for advice, and genuinely invested in our journey. Watching her work with her own dog shows exactly what excellence looks like — calm, connected, and precise. If you want real results and a deeper bond with your dog, Simone is the truffle dog trainer you’re looking for." - Michelle - Scotch Hill Farm (Gippsland, Victoria)
Truffle Hunting: 2024 onwards
"Simone and her wonderful dogs have been performing our truffle hunt for 2 seasons, and we are delighted with the results. They are friendly, efficient and effective, the truffles are found and off to the market without fuss. It’s a great pleasure to have them in our lives and we are looking forward to seeing them in our grove next season." -Tony - Tyers
Truffle Hunting: 2026 Season July
Simone and Zara brought their expertise and knowledge to our young truffiere and we had an excellent experience. Throughout the search Simone shared her knowledge and patiently answered all our questions. Despite the awful weather, even on a rainy, windy July afternoon we learnt so much. Thank you both for your enthusiasm and skills! -Kirk and Catherine - Flinders